Introduction; Overview - ATEN RCM101D User Manual

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Introduction

Overview

The RCM101D is a cost-efficient over-IP device that provides secure KVM
(keyboard, video and mouse) server management over an IP network. It allows
operators to monitor and access their computers at BIOS-level from remote
locations using a web GUI, a browser-based Windows or Java client, or a
Windows or Java based application program. It also allows the IP address to be
easily configured from the local console.
The RCM101D supports redundant Network Internet Card (NIC) to ensure
connectivity. It connects to the Internet using industry standard Cat 5e/6 cables,
then uses a custom KVM cable to connect to a local KVM switch or server. It
is compatible with ATEN DVI KVM switches and LCD consoles, such as the
CS1768 and CL6700.
Because the RCM101D uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, the
server or KVM switch to which it is connected can be accessed from any
computer on the Internet – whether that computer is located down the hall,
down the street, or half-way around the world. Operators at remote locations
connect to the RCM101D via its IP address. Once a connection has been
established and authorization granted, the remote computer can exchange
keyboard, video and mouse signals with the server (or servers on a KVM
switch installation), as if an administrator were physically present and working
on the equipment directly. For security, the RCM101D can pair with the
Access Control Box to locally enable or disable the aforementioned remote
control privilege.
The RCM101D supports Panel Array for monitoring all machines with
multiple RCM products and supports advanced and exclusive RCM and OCR
API (DLL) interfaces with various function integrated for easy management.
A mini USB port in the rear panel serves as a Virtual Media USB port, as well
as a Laptop USB Console (LUC) port. No additional monitor, keyboard or
mouse is required on the local site during routine maintenance – simply use a
laptop that utilizes the LUC feature to access a computer on-site for easy
management.
The RCM101D's Virtual Media function allows a user to perform diagnostic
testing, file transfer, and OS/application patches from a remote console. There
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